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Åland’s first embroidered stamp spreads message of peace

On 19 September, Åland Post issues its first textile stamp. The embroidered stamp is part of an international peace project uniting postal services from all over the world in a common message of peace and unity. “The Dove of Peace
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Åland stamp highlights cooperation in Baltic Sea region

On 25 August, Åland Post releases a colourful stamp themed Åland’s position in the Baltic Sea. Created by Åland artist Bo Söderlund, the stamp is issued in connection with Åland hosting the 34th Baltic Sea Parliamentary Conference (BSPC). “With the
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First Åland UNESCO stamp highlights Gustaf Erikson shipping archives

On 25 August, Åland Post releases a stamp featuring the shipping archives left by Åland shipowner Gustaf Erikson (1872–1947). In 2023, the archives was included in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register. The stamp bears the UNESCO logo and is
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2025 stamp booklet shows Åland through children’s eyes

On 9 June, Åland Post releases this year’s stamp booklet paying tribute to children’s ingenuity and creative joy. For this issue, Åland Post cooperated with the School of Art & Design (Bild & Formskolan) in Mariehamn, selecting drawings by eight
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Åland 2025 Sepac stamp honours classic schoolhouse architecture

On 9 May, Åland Post releases this year’s Sepac stamp on an architecture theme. Åland artist Kjell Ekström has illustrated the Åland Lyceum, one of the best-known landmarks of Mariehamn and a beautiful example of early 20th century schoolhouse architecture.
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Åland Stone Age discovery on 2025 Europa stamp

On 9 May, Åland Post celebrates Åland archaeology with a stamp highlighting the Jettböle idol, one of Åland’s most unique archaeological finds. The stamp was created in classic engraving style by Swedish illustrator Fredrik Tjernström and is part of PostEurop’s
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Stamp highlights moped cars – a part of Åland youth culture

On 19 March, Åland Post releases a stamp highlighting moped cars – a popular means of transport among young people in Åland. “Moped cars are a familiar sight on the Åland roads, with an estimated one in three young people
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Åland Post releases imaginative stamp by Amanda Chanfreau in “Open Edition” series

On 19 March, Åland Post’s “Open Edition” stamp series continues with an edition by illustrator and tattoo artist Amanda Chanfreau with roots on Åland. She is the third artist to have had the opportunity to freely create an Åland motif,
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New 2025 Åland franking labels dive into the deep

On 3 February 2025, Åland Post releases a new series of franking labels on the theme Treasures of the sea, capturing life below the surface. “The sea and the water are omnipresent on Åland. With the new franking labels, we
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Knitting joy and Christmas traditions meet on the 2024 Åland Christmas stamps

On 23 October, Åland Post releases this year’s two Christmas stamps on the theme “knitted”, illustrated by stamp debutante Anna Pers Bräcke from Sweden. The stamp motifs are full of soft, cozy and home-knitted Christmas presents. “Sending Christmas cards is
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